Therapy Dog

THIS IS BILLY THE THERAPY DOG FOR YOUTH WHICH WAS DONATED BY US TO BE USED TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE IN OVERCOMING PROBLEMS THEY EXPERIENCE ON A DAY TO DAY BASIS AND REQUIRE COUNSELLING. HE ALSO GOES TO MEET YOUTH IN DETENTION CENTRES AND HELPS BY JUST BEING THERE FOR A BIT OF NON-JUDGEMENTAL COMPANIONSHIP.

WE WERE HONORED TO BE ABLE TO DONATE A DOG FROM BILLABONG CREEK FARM WHICH HELPS OUR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS GET BACK ON TRACK WITH THEIR LIVES. WE WISH THE MANNINGHAM Y.M.C.A ALL THE VERY BEST WITH "BILLY" (named after Billabong Creek Farm), AND ARE SURE HE WILL BE A VALUABLE CONTRIBUTOR..

Hi there,

Here are some pics of Billy!! I will get you some pictures of him with young people shortly and get them too you!

Billy is a truly amazing dog who has brought so much to not only the young people but the entire Youth Services Team. He is a hit with all the staff's children and his nature lends beautifully to assisting our Youth Counsellor with her clients as well as accompanying staff to local high schools, in particular, two local special needs schools. He is the highlight of many young peoples day, especially those young people with disabilities and has to be one of the most loved and best treated dogs on this planet!

He is happy enough to have 'sleep overs' with each of the team members and is quite at home anywhere he goes. He has rarely spent a moment alone since Fiona picked him up at the tender age of 8 weeks and was in the office from the very next day. The short amount of time he has on his own is not necessarily a good thing, as he tends to get his nose out of joint if he is not able to come somewhere or if there is no one to stay with him in the office!

The love and happiness he has given is honestly contagious and we are ever so grateful for your support of the Youth Services. Billy will also be featuring in next weeks local paper for a story on the increased demand of youth counselling so I will also ensure a copy of this article reaches you.

Thank-you sincerely again,


Kind Regards,
Heidi Buhner
Youth Services - Events
Manningham YMCA Inc.